Two open houses will be held as part of the Stateline Transit Study. The following summarizes these in-person events, along with the anticipated timeline of when these events will be held.
Public Open House #2 – May/June 2025
A second open house will be held around May/June 2025 (refer back to this page for updates). At this open house, the project team will present potential concepts for service improvements and other recommendations, taking into consideration the valuable feedback the public provides at the first open house, as well as the first survey.
This second open house will be held at a crucial stage in the planning process, and we need your input to help us prioritize and refine potential service improvements. With limited financial resources, it is essential that we focus on improvements that matter most to you. Your insights will guide us in identifying the best solutions to enhance transit services within the Stateline Area. Your participation is key to creating a transit system that truly meets the needs of all Stateline Area residents.
The open house sessions are intended to be come-and-go event so all are welcome to attend anytime during the above time periods. A short presentation will be running approximately every 10 minutes to provide key findings. Activities will be available to allow attendees an opportunity to provide feedback on current transit services in the Stateline Area.
Need Transportation to the Open House?
BTS and SMTD are providing rides to our open houses! To arrange transportation, please contact the respective agency and mention the open house.
- For trips beginning in Wisconsin: please contact BTS at 608-364-2870.
- For trips beginning in Illinois: please contact SMTD at 779-771-6778.
Past Events
The project team shared key findings from our existing conditions study and, more importantly, received feedback from the public. From frequent transit riders to occasional users and people who don't use transit but want to learn more, everyone's input is valuable.
At this open house, we discussed the challenges you face when riding transit in the area, the service issues you would like to see addressed, and your vision for an improved regional transit system. We heard the community's thoughts on amenities such as bus stops/shelters and improved sidewalks, and on improvements such as more frequent service and enhanced service connections.
This feedback will help shape the future of transit in our area, ensuring it meets the needs of all residents.
Tuesday, February 11 | Wednesday, February 12 |
| Session 1: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Session 2: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Session 1: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Session 2: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Beloit Transfer Center | Nature at the Confluence |
| 225 Shirland Avenue, Beloit, WI | 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL |
